Drop-In

Van Alen Fall Fest

Van Alen Institute

Gowanus, Brooklyn

Credit: Cameron Blaylock

Sat, October 18th, 2025

12:00pm — 4:00pm

Join Van Alen Institute — the 130-year-old urban design nonprofit — for an festive open house. Drop in to learn more about Van Alen's work to create a more inclusive public realm, and hear from other organizations activating NYC’s public spaces through art and design.

Family Friendly: Kid-friendly art workshops will be available all afternoon.

Family Friendly: Bring the kids! More than a dozen OHNY Weekend partners are offering special activities for families. Most activities are free and open to the public. Explore more.